Samuel Landis, Esq.

Sam founded Segal, Cohen & Landis on a simple conviction — that taxpayers facing the IRS deserve attorney-led representation, not hand-off to paralegals or non-attorney staff. That principle has guided the firm since 1991 and remains its defining characteristic today.

In addition to his law degree, Samuel possesses a Master's Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University. Under his leadership, SCL has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent specialty tax law firms in the United States, having successfully represented over 25,000 clients.

His practice covers the full spectrum of IRS controversy: audit defense at every level (correspondence, office, and field examinations), IRS Appeals representation, U.S. Tax Court litigation, offers in compromise, installment agreement negotiation, trust fund recovery penalty defense, tax lien and levy release, innocent spouse relief, and penalty abatement.

Sam has also built deep expertise in international tax compliance — representing U.S. expats, foreign nationals, dual citizens, and businesses with cross-border obligations. His international practice encompasses FBAR penalty defense, Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Form 3520 penalty abatement, PFIC reporting, and voluntary disclosure programs for offshore accounts.

Samuel has a significant history of civic contribution. He was appointed by two separate Governors of California as a Judicial Nominations Evaluation Commissioner, and by the former President of the California Bar Association to the Los Angeles County JAC Committee. He has also been an adjunct law school professor for over 15 years, teaching Tax Practice & Procedure and Tax 1.